South Africa’s Food Security Index rose to 56.5 in 2024, up from 44.9 in 2023.
Food inflation fell from 14% in March 2023 to 1.7% in November 2024,...
Mauritania plans to partner with Egypt to enhance cereal productivity, including rice, wheat, and maize.
Talks include establishing an Egyptian...
Mauritania plans to partner with Egypt to enhance cereal productivity, including rice, wheat, and maize.
Talks include establishing an Egyptian...
• New 10-year strategy aims to boost sugar production and processing capacity.• Sector faces high costs, outdated equipment, and limited irrigation...
• New 10-year strategy aims to boost sugar production and processing capacity.• Sector faces high costs, outdated equipment, and limited irrigation...
• 8.1 million hectares of forests were lost in 2024, triple Rwanda’s land area.• Agriculture drives 86% of deforestation, with mining pressure rising.•...
• 8.1 million hectares of forests were lost in 2024, triple Rwanda’s land area.• Agriculture drives 86% of deforestation, with mining pressure rising.•...
The European Union, through the European Investment Bank (EIB), granted Nigeria a €190 million ($219.5 million) credit line to strengthen...
The European Union, through the European Investment Bank (EIB), granted Nigeria a €190 million ($219.5 million) credit line to strengthen...
Niger’s government approved the creation of a National Center for Livestock Production Improvement to boost local milk and meat output.
The country...
Niger’s government approved the creation of a National Center for Livestock Production Improvement to boost local milk and meat output.
The country...
OCP may shift from being a fertilizer supplier to a producer in Kenya, with new plans for local blending and manufacturing under...
OCP may shift from being a fertilizer supplier to a producer in Kenya, with new plans for local blending and manufacturing under...
Chad's informal cattle exports to Cameroon rose 20.3% in 2024
Livestock trade worth $63M bypassed customs, boosted Chad’s rank
Smuggling...
Chad's informal cattle exports to Cameroon rose 20.3% in 2024
Livestock trade worth $63M bypassed customs, boosted Chad’s rank
Smuggling...
• Ghana Cocoa Board (Cocobod) owes 32.5 billion cedis ($2.7 billion) and faces production falling 40% since 2020.• Ghana uses less than 50% of its...
• Ghana Cocoa Board (Cocobod) owes 32.5 billion cedis ($2.7 billion) and faces production falling 40% since 2020.• Ghana uses less than 50% of its...
Côte d’Ivoire, the world’s top cocoa producer, began its 2025–2026 marketing season on October 1 with a weaker start than expected. Early port arrivals...
Côte d’Ivoire, the world’s top cocoa producer, began its 2025–2026 marketing season on October 1 with a weaker start than expected. Early port arrivals...
• Italy granted Ghana €154 million ($179 million) to support a three-year agricultural modernization program.• The initiative will develop 10,000...
• Italy granted Ghana €154 million ($179 million) to support a three-year agricultural modernization program.• The initiative will develop 10,000...
Indorama to invest $210M in Senegal phosphate sector upgrade
ICS to expand fertilizer, acid production by 2028
Move supports Senegal's goal to...
Indorama to invest $210M in Senegal phosphate sector upgrade
ICS to expand fertilizer, acid production by 2028
Move supports Senegal's goal to...
TR4 fungus detected in Ecuador, top global banana exporter
No cure exists; Cavendish variety faces major threat
Industry under pressure, rising costs...
TR4 fungus detected in Ecuador, top global banana exporter
No cure exists; Cavendish variety faces major threat
Industry under pressure, rising costs...
• Guinea-Bissau now expects to export 250,000 tons of cashew nuts in 2025, up 25% from its initial forecast.• The country has already exported 180,000...
• Guinea-Bissau now expects to export 250,000 tons of cashew nuts in 2025, up 25% from its initial forecast.• The country has already exported 180,000...
• Senegal plans to cut corn imports by 20% by 2026, equivalent to about 103,000 tons based on 2024 levels.• The strategy relies on the $400 million...
• Senegal plans to cut corn imports by 20% by 2026, equivalent to about 103,000 tons based on 2024 levels.• The strategy relies on the $400 million...
Côte d’Ivoire imports 35 breeding pigs to boost pork sector
Project targets genetic gains, restocking after swine fever losses
Pork imports...
Côte d’Ivoire imports 35 breeding pigs to boost pork sector
Project targets genetic gains, restocking after swine fever losses
Pork imports...
Food inflation in Nigeria up 201% since 2019, says World Bank
Poorest households spend 70% of income on food amid crisis
Report urges reforms...
Food inflation in Nigeria up 201% since 2019, says World Bank
Poorest households spend 70% of income on food amid crisis
Report urges reforms...
Côte d’Ivoire traced 40% of cocoa for 2024/25 season
Most cocoa remains untracked due to informal supply chains
EU deforestation law delayed;...
Côte d’Ivoire traced 40% of cocoa for 2024/25 season
Most cocoa remains untracked due to informal supply chains
EU deforestation law delayed;...
South Africa exported 463,263 tons of oranges to the EU, up 46% year-on-year
Egypt’s shipments fell 30% amid weaker harvests and heat...
South Africa exported 463,263 tons of oranges to the EU, up 46% year-on-year
Egypt’s shipments fell 30% amid weaker harvests and heat...
Kenya will launch an online global auction platform to open the Nairobi Coffee Exchange to international buyers.
The government aims to triple...
Kenya will launch an online global auction platform to open the Nairobi Coffee Exchange to international buyers.
The government aims to triple...
Cameroon’s fertilizer imports fell 12.2% in value in 2024
Government backs local production with subsidies, PPPs, and new plants
New Douala facility...
Cameroon’s fertilizer imports fell 12.2% in value in 2024
Government backs local production with subsidies, PPPs, and new plants
New Douala facility...
Cameroon exported 42,000 tonnes of raw cotton in Q1 2025, generating CFA47 billion ($83.5 million), showing stable revenues despite a 2.4% volume...
Cameroon exported 42,000 tonnes of raw cotton in Q1 2025, generating CFA47 billion ($83.5 million), showing stable revenues despite a 2.4% volume...
AfDB highlights inland fisheries' role in West African food security
Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali most dependent on inland fish supply
Nigeria...
AfDB highlights inland fisheries' role in West African food security
Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali most dependent on inland fish supply
Nigeria...
France may supply 64% of Morocco’s wheat imports in 2025/26
Projected French exports to Morocco more than double from last year
Morocco extends wheat...
France may supply 64% of Morocco’s wheat imports in 2025/26
Projected French exports to Morocco more than double from last year
Morocco extends wheat...
• Tunisia, the world's third-largest olive oil exporter, plans to expand into Asian and South American markets.• The country anticipates a record olive...
• Tunisia, the world's third-largest olive oil exporter, plans to expand into Asian and South American markets.• The country anticipates a record olive...
The Philippines plans to extend its rice import ban until April to support local farmers.
A limited one-month import window in January will allow...
The Philippines plans to extend its rice import ban until April to support local farmers.
A limited one-month import window in January will allow...
The new EAT-Lancet report urges a major shift toward plant-based diets worldwide.
It recommends limiting red meat to 15 grams per day to improve...
The new EAT-Lancet report urges a major shift toward plant-based diets worldwide.
It recommends limiting red meat to 15 grams per day to improve...
Senegal has adopted a 10-year national plan to strengthen local seed production.
The strategy aims to improve quality, traceability, and private...
Senegal has adopted a 10-year national plan to strengthen local seed production.
The strategy aims to improve quality, traceability, and private...
Burkina Faso halts all broiler chick imports
Local hatcheries deemed sufficient to meet domestic demand
Ban aims to boost food sovereignty,...
Burkina Faso halts all broiler chick imports
Local hatcheries deemed sufficient to meet domestic demand
Ban aims to boost food sovereignty,...
West Africa’s food demand is set to reach $480 billion by 2030, up from $126 billion in 2010.
Intra-regional agricultural trade is...
West Africa’s food demand is set to reach $480 billion by 2030, up from $126 billion in 2010.
Intra-regional agricultural trade is...
Guinness Ghana Breweries increased net profit nearly tenfold to 334.6 million cedis ($26.5 million) in fiscal 2025, driven by a 52% surge in...
Guinness Ghana Breweries increased net profit nearly tenfold to 334.6 million cedis ($26.5 million) in fiscal 2025, driven by a 52% surge in...
Cameroon launches $47.8M cattle processing hub in Douala
Project includes slaughterhouse, meat plant, and 500 butcher shops
Aims to boost beef...
Cameroon launches $47.8M cattle processing hub in Douala
Project includes slaughterhouse, meat plant, and 500 butcher shops
Aims to boost beef...
• Nestlé, NGOs urge against delay, propose grace period instead• EU cites technical hurdles, trading partner readiness for 2026 push• Delay could offer...
• Nestlé, NGOs urge against delay, propose grace period instead• EU cites technical hurdles, trading partner readiness for 2026 push• Delay could offer...
SONACOS signed a deal with Focus Investment Group for a new processing unit in Touba.
The plant aims to boost processing capacity, create jobs, and...
SONACOS signed a deal with Focus Investment Group for a new processing unit in Touba.
The plant aims to boost processing capacity, create jobs, and...
• Ghana raises cocoa farmgate price 12.3% to $4.60/kg• Move follows Côte d’Ivoire’s record $5.00/kg price hike• Aims to boost output, curb...
• Ghana raises cocoa farmgate price 12.3% to $4.60/kg• Move follows Côte d’Ivoire’s record $5.00/kg price hike• Aims to boost output, curb...
AgDevCo lends $10M to Zambia's poultry firm Hybrid
Funds to build region’s largest poultry abattoir
Project targets rising demand, reduces...
AgDevCo lends $10M to Zambia's poultry firm Hybrid
Funds to build region’s largest poultry abattoir
Project targets rising demand, reduces...
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